Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Turkey
Turkey's air force fields 1,321 active aircraft — 2.1:1 United Arab Emirates's 625.
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United Arab EmiratesWorld #19
18.5
AIRS Index / 100
Turkey leads on 5 of 6 categories
TurkeyWorld #11
23.4
United Arab Emirates
Turkey
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 625 | 1,321 | 🇹🇷 2.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 170 | 290 | 🇹🇷 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 175 | 283 | 🇹🇷 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 28.0 % | 21.4 % | 🇦🇪 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 38 | 33 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 57 % | United States · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 250 | 436 | 🇹🇷 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 58 | 88 | 🇹🇷 1.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 23 | 🇹🇷 2.9× |
| Trainers | 90 | 201 | 🇹🇷 2.2× |
| UAVs | 44 | 290 | 🇹🇷 6.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,321 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 625, a difference of 696 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 283 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 175.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 436 compared to United Arab Emirates's 250.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 88 compared to United Arab Emirates's 58.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 2.1 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total active aircraft (1,321 vs 625).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey has 290 aircraft on order compared to United Arab Emirates's 170.